How To Fix Replace Keyboard Key - Asus Laptop - Enter, Space, Shift, Backspace, Large Keys 

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If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.

@@PC_Monkey Ohhh i see now, a little tap on clip is off, ill try to find a replacement. Thanks!

@@skinkly2508 I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/

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Most likely something is loose or there is something caught under the key that rattles. The keys that dont work can be fixed this way if the issue is mechanical. If the keys are mechanically fine, then this video wont help. It would most likely be a driver issue or the keyboard is bad and needs to be replaced. Update your drivers as seen here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-twjDVfEKfxM.html

Thanks again. The keyboard is fine otherwise. All my updates are done, and I keep checking on them as you have shown on that other video as well. It just appears to be this particular space bar key that makes a lot more of a clappy noise when hit every few seconds than it should be. All the other keys are fine and don't make that sound. I agree with what you said about something possibly being loose inside. I will be taking it to the service center to get it tested and fixed, as I don't think I know how to - nor do I think it is safe for me to - open it up the way you just did.

More over the space bar is not as soft and supple as the other keys. You can gently click on the other keys and they are still responsive and tactile, but the space key is a little hard and needs more pressure to be clicked on, although I wouldn't say it doesn't work or is faulty as it works very well. But it needs to be clicked a little harder and makes a hard snap/clap sound every time it is hit. I hope something can be adjusted inside to balance that out and make it like the other keys.

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@@PC_Monkey I checked with the Asus service center. They say they will replace either the entire keyboard or offer a Defective/DOA certificate on examining it. My office computer engineer says it seems like a case of a spring being loose inside, and recommends getting the entire keyboard replaced - as trying to repair only one key like this is not possible or advisable under the warranty scheme if we land up damaging something. I believe this is a French inset keyboard and, like you showed on one of your other videos, it does not seem very easy to remove and replace, as it has ribbons fitted around it or something. Am I right? I am happy with the laptop otherwise and am not too keen to discard it or mess too much with it in a way that damages things. My only concern is to lubricate and fix the space bar, which is tight and requires more pressure on my thumb, which is being strained by this and also slowing my typing down a bit, even if I tolerate the noise. I doubt I will get a refund for the entire piece, whether or not I get a DOA certificate from the service center. At the most, they will replace the entire machine with another identical one, but there's no guarantee that the same problem won't occur there too. What do you suggest? Do you think this can be repaired and fixed so that the mechanical tightness and stiffness that's creating the disturbing sound in the space bar can be removed and the space bar be easier on my hand? I am apprehensive about taking it to someone who doesn't really know how to do it and damages the machine further. I am also worried that the badly assembled keyboard may cause more wear and tear to it in the coming months as I continue to use it more. PS: I also tried changing my finger strokes on the keyboard a bit. I don't know to what extent that might help, but pressing the space bar down with my index finger instead of with my slanted thumb does not create the sound. But it is slower and might take me a while to get used to typing like that too. What do you suggest I do?

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They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.

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I dont think I fully understand. You said the clips and bars are ok but its the key cap itself thats broken. I would get a new key online and just replace the cap.

If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.

@@PC_Monkey hey thanks for the reply I turned it around and it clicked in but its stuck down so i think it may be one of the white clips it connects too

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If the key assembly is not installing correctly, its either due to a component being damaged and needing to be replaced or a component not being orientated correctly. I would disassemble the key as seen here in this video and inspect for damage. If there is no damage, install the key. If there is damage, replace the key. Would you like help locating a key? If so, what is the brand and model for your computer?

@@PC_Monkey something about the order of the longer bars was messing it up haha, thank u!

If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.

If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.

If in case the retainer is damaged is there a possibility that I can buy the retainer only?

@@charlesgianbaldemoro3888 I have rarely seen them for sale individually. I usually have to purchase a full key assembly or a keyboard if I cant find a loose key

If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.

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Were they not correctly installed like that when you first opened up the key? If so, I think someone must have used incorrect parts to fix it at some point :(

One of mine came loose completely while removing a key and didn't immediately slot in correctly (it was the original metal bars). It might just take a little careful wiggling to get both ends back in.

@@Amayawolf_01 I got it correctly as well, don't remember how though

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Keys are the most torturous part unfortunately :(

If you think that is mechanically not working, then try removing the Key Cap and seeing if anything is stuck or damaged underneath. If the key feels like it working fine, then it may be an issue with your keyboard.

I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.

If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.

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Nevermind! I just fixed it!

This video shows how to access that key. It may need to be cleaned or it may be damaged. You wont know until you get under there and see.

Keys can be so frustrating :( They are so breakable too :(

@@PC_Monkey ...I accidently broke one on my space bar just now when I put my spacebar back. I didn't realize the plastic is stuck at the side, now I had to use copy paste for space, this is torture-

@@DoopaDoobie I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.

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If its physically broken, then you should replace it by purchasing a new one or purchasing a keyboard and removing the needed key from that. If it feels like its working fine, and its just not working electronically, then it could be your keyboard is broken or the drivers are not updated / erroring.

@@PC_Monkey TheRestOfThePCIsFine,TheKeyboardIsNotPhysicallyBroken,IPeeledOffTheShellOfTheSpaceBar,AndItLooksFine.Help?

@@TheReal_KitCat If you took off the top part of the key then you should be able to just snap it back into place assuming its not broken. If it is broken, then you should purchase an individual key or purchase a keyboard to take a key from. You need help locating one?

@@PC_Monkey It's ok, I found the On-Screen keyboard, tho not very efficient and blockes the lower half of the screen. Thanks anyway

I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.

@@PC_Monkey Thanks

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Bummer :( I have broke soooo many keys when I started doing computer repair lol You may be able to find them for sale individually on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc. If not, purchase a keyboard and take keys off there as needed.

If the key physically feels like it is not installed correctly, then you can disassemble as seen here and try to reassemble properly.

​@@PC_Monkey I got it in November and it was working fine, it's been getting worse the last few days, I've tried compressed air, vacuum cleaner, etc. I am afraid to open it but hate to service to format my SSD...